Bansbari Neuro Hospital (Spinal injury) Incident

Hospital: National Institute of Neurological and Allied Sciences (Neuro Hospital), Bansbari, Kathmandu, Nepal

Victims: None

Type of violence: Physical

Event: This was following the mortality of a young man with spinal injury following aspiration of food. News of his death had angered the patient's kin who resorted to vandalism, accusing the hospital and doctors involved in his treatment of carelessness. A mob of around 30 to 40 people entered the hospital premises and tried to smash the windows. They also attacked police personnel who were guarding the building.

News Links:

1. Neuro Hospital tense after patient with spinal injury dies - The Himalayan Times